Uncovering the World's Most Expensive Military Vehicles

7. Hercules Recovery Vehicle Model M88

Joined the Service in 1991 Producer: United Defense Price: *$2.05 million The M88 Hercules Recovery Vehicle is one of the largest vehicles of its type used by the Army, weighing in at 140,000 pounds and measuring 27.13 feet in length. The M88 dates back to 1961, but it has been produced by a number of different companies, starting with Bowen McLaughlin York and concluding with BAE (which has been producing the M88 since 2005).

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M88 Hercules Recovery Vehicle Facebook.com / BAESystemsInc There are three versions of the Hercules: M88A2, M88A1, and M88. While under fire, the M88 replaces or repairs damaged elements of combat vehicles. In addition, the M88 is essentially a powerful tow truck that can free damaged or impaled cars. A maximum of 140 tons may be towed by the M88's primary winch.

8. LVSR Wrecker

Joined the Service in 2009 Producer: Ohkosh Defense Price: *$417,000 Oshkosh manufactures the LVSR Wrecker, which is designed for heavy-duty vehicle recovery from mud, snow, sand, and pretty much any other material. The Wrecker can go across any terrain because of its versatility and mobility. It belongs to the same family as tractor trucks, freight trucks, and wreckers—LSVR.

LVSR Demolisher ©Wolpat / Wikipedia An Israeli company called Plasan created an armor kit for the LVSR Wrecker. The armor system vehicles (sometimes called an A-kit/B-kit principle) are equipped with protection. The Wrecker boasts enhanced floor springs and easy-to-install armored protection kits that just require simple hand tools. Installing the B-kit is possible "as required."